In wake of hack attack terror threats Sony Pictures has canceled the release of the Seth Rogen-James Franco film “The Interview’.
Sony said in a statement that they have decided to pull The Interview from all theaters in response to the decision by the country's major chains not to show the film.
The film was supposed to open nationwide on Christmas Day but after threats from the hack attackers, the so-called Guardians of Peace, to expect a Sept. 11, 2001 type attack, Sony has pulled the plug.
"In light of the decision by the majority of our exhibitors not to show the film The Interview, we have decided not to move forward with the planned December 25 theatrical release. We respect and understand our partners’ decision and, of course, completely share their paramount interest in the safety of employees and theater-goers," the studio in a statement.